David Anker Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az

Project Cost and Performance analysis· Develop tools and methods for tracking project cost, overhead costs and revenue. · Ensure that project plans are adhered to, in conjunction with Project Management and technical staff.· Conduct root cause analysis of cost, scope or schedule variance.· Assist in writing or revising estimation tools, in order to more accurate project estimates.HR Duties· Lead recruiting and retention efforts for Ursa staff.· Develop job descriptions and ROI for all new hires.· Develop staff growth plans.· Monitor staff training and ensure that it is effective and meets cost and schedule goals.· Manage any disciplinary situations and work with HR consultants to exit staff as appropriate.Staff scheduling and optimization· In consultation with other Ursa leaders, manage staff schedules against project work, and ensure optimal utilization, billing, and profitability.· Develop monthly integrated work calendar, so that staff can effectively plan customer deliveries and happiness.· Utilize staff’s scheduled non-billable time effectively on internal efficiency projects or development.Training coordination· Develop staff training plans, including budgets, scope and schedule.· Ensure staff is following plans, and Ursa is seeing results from our investments.Marketing activities· Assist in marketing, as needed.Contract tracking and compliance· Develop contract tracking system, to ensure customer and staff are in full and mutual compliance of deliveries, payments, etc. General Operations· Develop project plans (budgets, schedules, scope) for any internal projects or training.· Manage space planning, staff equipment and physical environments.· Assist Accounting Manager with administrative tasks and governmental compliance requirements.

Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa

Deputy Director of Information Technology for the Iowa Army National Guard, providing voice, video, and data to a large, complex, geographically dispersed organization across the State of Iowa-Administered and managed an annual budget and expending in excess of $3.5M of federal funds. -Managed and supervised the daily operations and 35 Federal and State IT professionals including the hiring, supervision, counseling, evaluating and professional development.-Selected by The Adjutant General of Iowa as Special Project Officer for the detailed research and development of Cyber policy for the Iowa National Guard and The State of Iowa: o Established working relationships with The Office of the Governor of Iowa and the Departments of Emergency Management, Public Safety, CIO, and Iowa Communications Network; as well as local FBI and Intelligence Fusion Center representatives.o Worked closely with senior leadership from each of the offices in drafting a state cyber response strategy.o Member of Des Moines’ Infragard; collaborated with state and local law enforcement, businesses, and academic institutions sharing information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the U.S.o Iowa National Guard Lead Representative and Co-Chair of the cyber incident-planning cell for NORTHCOM’s-supported Vigilant Guard 2016 exercise. -Assisted in the formation of The Governor of Iowa’s Cybersecurity Advisory Council (GCAC); key member of the small team that planned and hosted the inaugural Iowa Winter Cyber Symposium in January of 2105; -Brought together cyber security and disaster mitigation professionals from State and Federal government, as well as those from private industry and academia. -Developed data and presented on the current cyber threat assessment and focused / fostered thoughts and discussion on the development of Iowa’s cyber policy. -Organizational lead for the submission of quarterly information management metrics to senior leadership.

Johnston, Ia

Deputy Director of Information Technology for the Iowa Army National Guard, providing voice, video, and data to a large, complex, geographically dispersed organization across the State of Iowa

Masters Of Education In Curiculum And Instruction, Collaborative Learning And Teaching

Master Of Education (M.Ed.)